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Before you can choose the best option for your needs, you need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of both options. Building Your Custom PC For a PC enthusiast, there can be no greater feeling than building their own system. When you decide to build your own PC, you have the chance to own a system that is unique and customized to accommodate your needs. While building a PC will require effort and detailed research on your part, you will have a ton of resources at your disposal....

Those brawling moms and dads may think their rabidly competitive behavior will help turn out future Olympians. But the parents who raised soccer stars Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy say nothing could be further from the truth. These athletes, along with many other top players, found their own way into their sport and played because they wanted to, often without so much as a soccer mom in sight....

Ward was charged in May 2014 with misdemeanor assault and disturbing the peace for allegedly throwing a glass mug at a female bartender at a Denver strip club. MORE: NFL players arrested in 2015 The charges were eventually dropped after Ward completed four hours of community service. The other big news, Tom Brady’s overturned suspension, wasn’t lost on Ward. “My last name’s not Brady,” Ward told the Denver Post. “I feel it’s really unfair....

During his appearance Tuesday on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the Broncos outside linebacker and Super Bowl 50 MVP said he believes the veteran quarterback will return to play next season. MORE: Super Bowl MVPs | Best images from Broncos’ victory parade “I don’t think he’s is going to retire,” Miller said. “He still has the physical ability and the mental ability to go out there and be great. I think he still has a little bit left in him....

Siemian sat out the Broncos’ game Sunday against the Falcons with a sprained AC joint in his left (non-throwing) shoulder as Denver suffered its first loss. Rookie Paxton Lynch started in his place and struggled through much of the game. FANTASY: Week 6 rankings: QB According to KUSA.com, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak — who will miss Thursday’s game after suffering a health scare following the loss — not only made Siemian inactive for Sunday’s game, but also had him start watching tape of the Chargers....

“My last year will be played with my son,” James told The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.” James, 38, is averaging 26.2 points per game in his 20th season in the NBA. He doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon, meaning he’ll almost certainly still be a major factor by the time his son, Bronny, is ready for the NBA....

So it was sad to read last week that Mrs. Astor, who at the age of 104 is bedridden with various maladies, had become the object of a most undignified family squabble. Under the headline BATTLE OF N.Y. BLUE BLOODS!, the New York Daily News reported that Mrs. Astor’s grandson Philip Marshall has gone to court to remove his father, Anthony Marshall, as her guardian. Marshall senior has been neglecting his mother’s health and well-being “while enriching himself with millions of dollars,” the younger Marshall alleged in court papers....

The Brooklyn Nets finally found some rhythm last week. They’re currently on a two-game winning streak, which is the first instance of them winning multiple games on the trot since late March. Kyrie Irving has played a clinical role for the Nets lately, averaging 25.8 points, 9.6 assists and 6.4 rebounds through the last five games. The Toronto Raptors are also making a final push for one of the play-in tournament spots in the East....

John Anthony Brooks was not officially 100 percent a U.S. player when the day began, even though he was part of the 23-man roster for the 2014 World Cup. Had he not played in any game in this tournament — he opened Monday’s game against Ghana on the bench — he still would have been technically eligible to switch his allegiance to Germany. But not now. Now he is all American....

Following Sunday’s 20-10 loss to the Ravens, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam made it clear that the marriage with Manziel is not set in stone. STEELE: Haslam needs to share blame for Browns messy finish | Gilbert a sore thumb | Images “Clearly quarterback’s an important position in the NFL and we’ve got to figure it out,’’ Haslam told The Plain Dealer. “If you look at the Browns and where they’ve struggled, they’ve struggled with the quarterback, so we know that’s a position like others that we’ll have to address....

Research supports using baking soda paste to clean and whiten teeth, but the taste and texture of baking soda can be off-putting. As an alternative, dental products that contain baking soda are widely available. This article discusses the pros and cons of brushing your teeth with baking soda. Is It Safe to Brush Teeth With Baking Soda? Researchers have studied whether baking soda as toothpaste is safe. Studies have concluded the following about its safety as a dental cleaner:...

Bryant was a full participant in the Lakers' Tuesday practice, taking part in 5-on-5 with the team and showing little rust. “I’m pleasantly surprised, Bryant said, according to the team. "Been doing some things… It’s always different in a game though.” As for when he will play in a game, there still is no set date for his return. The Lakers previously said they would defer to Bryant on his level of practice involvement, and they are likely to take the same approach with games....

No fingers were wagged. Something else Harper wants to be free of: the constant "clown question, bro" riffs by the media. “Everybody is still on the ‘clown question’ and all that crap, too. It’s in the past. Everyone needs to get over it," he told Nats Insider. "I’m not 16, 14, 13 years old anymore. I’m playing in the big leagues, I’m 21 years old and I’m ready to go....

Now a wizened 22 years old and in his fourth major league season, the Nationals’ MVP candidate knew what to expect when he came to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and just how to respond. MORE: Must-see photos of Bryce Harper After talking about his previous trips to the Bronx, leading up to his first major league game at The House That George Built, Harper mused about old Yankees he admired, from Paul O’Neill to Babe Ruth....

The U.S. team desperately wants Harper, arguably the best player in the game, on the roster next year to improve on its sixth-place finish in 2013. But Harper won’t give up his offseason for his country unless a host of other young stars follow suit. MORE: Photos of the phenom’s rise | FOSTER: Harper > Trout, already “I think when you really look at it, if the guys play that you really want to play with, then definitely I’ll play....

Alabama Heisman Trophy winning-quarterback Bryce Young exited the second-ranked Crimson Tide’s game vs. No. 20 Arkansas on Saturday with an apparent injury to his throwing shoulder. Young exited the field, pointing to his shoulder, around the 10-minute mark after throwing an incompletion. According to a report from the CBS telecast, he was seen throwing his helmet as he entered the Alabama medical tent. He also was heard yelling from inside and was stopped by trainers from running to the locker room....

Athletic director Jamie Pollard wasn't exactly thrilled about it. Palo was suspended in 2012 after being charged with second-degree sexual assault. The charge was dropped a year ago, and the university's Office of Judicial Affairs cleared Palo to return to the team. However, Palo was found to have violated Iowa State's student code of conduct and kicked off the team. The dispute wound up in court. A Webster County judge issued a temporary stay for Palo, allowing the backup senior point guard to rejoin the Cyclones pending the outcome of further court proceedings....

Royal household staff in black ties emerged to place a framed plaque on the railings at the front of Buckingham Palace officially announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s consort. People have also gathered and placed flowers outside Windsor Castle where the palace had said Prince Philip had “passed away peacefully this morning.” “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace statement said....

On Friday, Milwaukee announced that Gasol’s surgery was successful, but the recovery time will force him to miss the Eastern Conference finals. However, two-time NBA champion Gasol is expected to be ready to go for training camp. Gasol, 38, has been dealing with a stress fracture in his foot all season. He made only six starts during the regular season, playing in 27 games for the San Antonio Spurs before signing with the Bucks in March....

Let’s hop back in the time machine to June 27, 2013. Just weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as the executive vice president and general manager of the Toronto Raptors, his first major order of business was orchestrating the team’s 2013 NBA Draft plan. Ujiri, whose Raptors didn’t own a first-round pick in 2013, had long been rumored to have had his sights on a then-18-year-old Greek prospect by the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo....